#545 :: LIVE Recording Wednesday 27th March 2019 :: The Scofflaws, LIVE Vol.1 (1996)

A great live recording from a Huntington, Long Island, New York-based third wave ska band that debuted in 1988 called the Scofflaws. 

The Scofflaws early sound was characterized by strong R&B and jazz influences as well as eclectic covers of such songs as Henry Mancini's "A Shot in the Dark", Danny Elfman's theme for Pee-wee's Big Adventure, and a scorching live rendition of The Skatalites instrumental "Ska-La Parisian". Original songs like "Ska-La-Carte", "Nude Beach" and "William Shatner" became cult favorites due to the offbeat lyrics and quirky vocal stylings of bandleader Richard "Sammy" Brooks and trombonist Buford O'Sullivan.

They toured the United States several times, including stints as the openers for Desmond Dekker and Bad Manners. In addition, they toured Europe in 1998 supporting Laurel Aitken & The New York Ska Jazz Ensemble.

Although The Scofflaws have not released a studio recording since 1998, Brooks continues to lead the band in live performances within the New York area.

Purchase Scofflaws merc at https://www.scofflaws.com/

1. Ska-La Parisian

2. After The Lights

3. Back Door Open

4. Bernie's Tune

5. Paul Getty

6. Nude Beach

7. Groovin' Up

8. Till The End Of Time

9. Skagroovie

10. Ska La-Carte

11. William Shatner

12. Spider On My Bed

13. Boots

Download this episode

Listen to GO FEET! Radio podcast via FreeFM

Listen to GO FEET! Radio podcast via Apple iTunes

Back episodes at Mixcloud

#459 :: LIVE Recording Wednesday :: New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble Live In Paris (26 July 2017)

GO FEET! Radio #459

Wednesday 26 July 2017

10pm-11pm NZ time, FreeFM89.0

LIVE stream: http://tunein.com/radio/Free-FM-890-s176514/

Left click this link to listen to episode #459

Or right-click this link to download episode #459

LIVE recording Wednesday and we're featuring a band that's currently on tour, New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble, 'Recorded Live In Paris' (2009).

Tour details:

https://www.facebook.com/nysje/

https://brixtonrecords.blogspot.co.nz/2017/07/new-york-ska-jazz-ensemble-european.html

http://newyorkskajazzensemble.com/

Playlist

Ska Knibb

Filthy McNasty

Love and Affection

Linecheck Samurai

Take 5

Joelle

Step Forward

Boogie Stop Shuffle

Elegy

Don Tojo

Skalloween

#455 :: LIVE Recording Weds :: The Brooklyn Attractors LIVE In NYC (28 June 2017)

GO FEET! Radio #455

Wednesday 28 July 2017

10pm-11pm NZ time, FreeFM89.0

LIVE stream: http://tunein.com/radio/Free-FM-890-s176514/

In this episode, we feature a killer jazz-reggae concert performed by Brooklyn Attractors. 

You NEED to add them to your music collection. Word.

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynAttractors/

"Instrumental music of the 1960’s, from Jamaica to America, performed by an all-star line-up -including members of Westbound Train, New York Ska Jazz Ensemble, the Void Union, Stubborn Allstars, Dub is a Weapon, the Rocksteady 7, Beat Brigade, the Toasters, and more!"

Brooklyn Attractors - Jamaica Bay

Brooklyn Attractors - Dynamite

Brooklyn Attractors - Alchemy

Brooklyn Attractors - Good and Evil 

Brooklyn Attractors - Green Mango

Brooklyn Attractors - Entropy

Brooklyn Attractors - Occupation

Brooklyn Attractors - Salt Lane Rock

Brooklyn Attractors - Harbour View Special

Purchase Brooklyn Attractors LIVE in NYC: Rare Breed Recording Co.

#424 :: Sharon Jones (1956 - 2016) & The Dap-Kings Tribute

GO FEET! Radio #424

Wednesday 19 October 2016

10pm-11pm NZ time, FreeFM89.0

LIVE stream: http://tunein.com/radio/Free-FM-890-s176514/

Left click this link to listen to episode #424

Or right-click this link to download episode #424

Sharon Lafaye Jones (May 4, 1956 – November 18, 2016) was an American soul and funk singer. She was the lead singer of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, a soul and funk band based in Brooklyn, New York. Jones experienced breakthrough success relatively late in life, releasing her first record when she was 40 years old. In 2014, Jones was nominated for her first Grammy, in the category Best R&B Album, for Give the People What They Want. Among Jones' influences are James Brown, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Thom Bell, Otis Redding, Ike & Tina Turner, Marva Whitney and everyone from Motown. In addition, Jones also cites more recently known artists, such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Erykah Badu and Beyoncé. It was announced on June 3, 2013, that Jones had been diagnosed with bile duct cancer and underwent surgery, which forced her to postpone the release of the group's fifth album, Give the People What They Want. The diagnosis was later changed to stage II pancreatic cancer, for which Jones had surgery on her liver and underwent chemotherapy. The chemotherapy caused hair loss, and for a time she performed bald, refusing to wear wigs.

During the screening of her documentary at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, Jones revealed that her cancer had returned, and that she would be undergoing chemotherapy again. She suffered a stroke whilst watching the 2016 United States presidential election results, blaming Donald Trump, and suffered another stroke the day after the election.

Jones suffered a stroke on election night 2016 and after a second stroke days later died on November 18, 2016 in Cooperstown, New York, aged 60. According to bandmate Gabriel Roth, "She told the people that were [at the hospital] that Trump gave her the stroke. ... She was blaming Trump for the whole thing." 

Some artists shine brighter than their contemporaries. Sharon Jones was one of those artists. This is a tribute to one of the finest soul-sisters this side of originators. We miss you already Sharon. Thank you for sharing your soul with us.

http://sharonjonesandthedapkings.com/

People Don't Get What They Deserve

Inspiration Information

Make It Good To Me

Please Come Home For Christmas

Making Up And Breaking Up (And Making Up And Breaking Up Over Again)

I'm Not Gonna Cry

Better Things To Do

How Long Do I Have To Wait (Ticklah Remix)

I Learned The Hard Way

Retreat!

Ain't No Chimneys In The Projects

Sharon Jones & Lee Fields - Stranded In You Love

Got A Thing On My Mind

Longer And Stronger

Keep On Looking (Roger Rivas Remix)